Wind-farms and motorways generate noise, annoying people who live near them. In extreme cases, it’s claimed, the din may be a threat to health and well-being. Are wild creatures also affected by noise? Recent research suggests that they are.

The German constitutional court is expected to rule today on whether the European Stability Mechanism is in line with the constitution.

WE’RE getting to the time of year when book tokens are in circulation, so I’m going to mention a few recently published books with an outdoors theme that I have enjoyed.